Legal Advisor

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Major Responsibilities

• Being a member of Commercial Legal team, advising mainly following teams: IT, technology, sourcing, marketing, finance (complex intercompany structure), including drafting documents, negotiating all phases of transactions, and providing guidance on deal strategy and structure;
• Draft corporate documentation and handle legal processes for management boards and supervisory boards of Warner Bros. Discovery & TVN companies 
• Guide business on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure compliance with legal regulations as well as with Warner Bros. Discovery & TVN policies
• Consulting on the management, processes and administration of active agreements, regulatory reporting and other processes
• Reviewing and updating standard form agreements, creating and maintaining template agreements for key service areas
• Maintain awareness and understanding of the latest developments in the law and technology as they relate to Warner Bros. Discovery & TVN
• Provide market intelligence research and support for business initiatives as directed

Competencies

• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills; pragmatism to balance costs and benefits and handle ambiguity
• Ability to research, review and analyze complex laws, rules, regulations and other legal requirements
• Ability to provide well-reasoned, business-based legal counsel; courage to identify and address risks and/or deficiencies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment and handle high volume of work and multi-task a variety of assignments, as well as recognize priorities and manage time effectively to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well in cross functional groups and collaboratively with team members; cross-cultural fluency and/or awareness
• Strong analytical, project management, organizational and problem-solving skills

Education and Qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer required with +8 years of experience
• Written and oral fluency in Polish and English required
• Knowledge of television business or general entertainment industry, media or non-media products distribution models and ‘new media’ developments – nice to have

We offer:

• Contract of employment
• Hybrid work model, flexible working hours (3 days from the office, 2 days from home)
• Free access to player.pl and HBO Max
• Benefit package: private medical health care, life insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria including sport card, social funds, retirement pension plans, recognition platform, employee referral program
• Work-life balance initiatives: wellbeing platform, yoga, massages, educational webinars, Employee Assistance Program, internal media initiatives
• training & development: sharing the cost of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, e-learning platform, sharing sessions with experts, periodic movie shows in the office cinema room
• CSR activities: volunteering, eco & social initiatives
• Casual dress code
• Parking space available for booking

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].

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